Brad Friedel gave US players what they wanted in England: respect

Friedel earned 82 caps for the United States during a 13-year international career and has assisted various national youth team camps, as well as working with players at Tottenham’s academy.

“I look forward to the opportunity to help develop our young players into professionals and full internationals,” Friedel said.

“The last four years I have focused my coaching at the academy and development levels, and I’m excited to work with the entire group of committed youth national yeam staff members to increase our levels of development here in the United States.”